Habitat for Humanity Maui Fact Sheet. Why is Habitat for Humanity needed? How does Habitat work? Why Partner with Habitat for Humanity Maui?

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2 Habitat for Humanity Maui Fact Sheet Habitat for Humanity Maui has been building and renovating homes on Maui since To date Habitat Maui has built or renovated over 117 homes on Maui and Lanai. Habitat builds homes or renovates substandard housing for low and very low income families. Habitat Maui is currently building 10 homes in Lahaina for our partner families, some who are coming directly out of homelessness into a simple, decent and safe home. Why is Habitat for Humanity needed? Thousands of families in Hawaii are in worst-case housing situations, some paying more than half of their income just to have a roof over their heads. Many live in over-crowded conditions or houses that are dilapidated and unsafe. Countless families are one paycheck away from being homeless. Our excessively high cost of housing leaves little money for other basics like food, clothing and healthcare. Substandard housing endangers the health and safety of its occupants, erodes their hope and self-worth, and impairs children s ability to succeed in school. How does Habitat work? Habitat families are selected based on need, willingness, and ability, to contribute sweat equity to the building of their home along with other Habitat homes, and financial ability to repay a zero-interest mortgage. On average, a three bedroom Habitat home costs $150,000 to build and families pay a $625 monthly mortgage which reverts back into a revolving loan fund to build more homes for families in need of decent affordable housing. Construction is accomplished with donations of money, materials, and hundreds of hours of community volunteer labor. In the process, Habitat not only helps to build houses, it helps to build stronger communities. Why Partner with Habitat for Humanity Maui? Habitat for Humanity Maui builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter, and infuses neighborhoods with investment and inspires action to do more. Habitat is a hand-up not a hand-out. You can be part of the solution to address the affordable housing crisis on Maui.

3 Event Information What is a Build-a-thon? The Habitat for Humanity Build-a-Thon is a public awareness and fundraising event held on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Maui. The Build-a-thon provides an opportunity for Habitat supporters to raise money and help build homes with people in need. When will the Build-a-thon take place? Habitat Maui s Build-a-thon Event will take place on Friday September 28th and Saturday September 29th, 2018 from 9am to 4pm with an 8:30am registration. Where will the Build-a-thon activities take place? Habitat for Humanity Maui will be working to complete five of the ten single family homes in our new Kahoma project. The project site is located at 117 Komo Mai Street, Lahaina. We will have opening ceremonies and lunch at the location. How can I participate in the Build-a-thon? You can organize a team of volunteers to work on the day of the Build-a-Thon. Teams of volunteers will be asked to make a donation or solicit pledges to volunteer. If you would like to participate but don t want to volunteer, you can make a donation or become a sponsor to help defray the costs of the project. Do I need to be an experienced builder to volunteer? Volunteers do not need to have any building skills. A volunteer site supervisor will provide training and assistance to volunteers as needed. What will be provided? All participants will receive a t-shirt, lunch, and beverages. What do I need to bring? You must wear closed toe shoes. Shorts or long pants are acceptable attire for the site. Please bring a pair of work gloves, a hat, sun block, and a refillable water bottle. Where does the money go? All funds raised on Maui will stay on Maui and Lanai to help Habitat s efforts in eliminating substandard housing.

4 Sponsor Levels Diamond Sponsor - $50,000 Title sponsor recognition in all 2018 event print materials Title sponsor recognition on materials distributed to all volunteers Sponsor name recognition in all 2018 event promotional materials Press release announcing diamond sponsorship Opportunity for up to 20 volunteers - highest priority for scheduling Platinum Pavers Sponsor - $25,000 1 st tier recognition of company name on all materials distributed to volunteers and promotional materials Golden Hammer Sponsor - $10,000 2 nd tier recognition on materials distributed to all volunteers and promotional materials Silver Saw Sponsor - $5,000 3 rd tier recognition on materials distributed to all volunteers and promotional materials Bronze Nail Sponsor - $2,500 Recognition on materials distributed to all volunteers and promotional materials For more information: Contact Max Tornai, Development Director, Habitat for Humanity Maui max@habitat-maui.org 1162 Lower Main Street, Wailuku, HI Ph: (808)

I/my organization would like to sponsor the Habitat for Humanity Maui s Eleventh Annual Build-a-Thon at the following level: $50,000 - Diamond Foundation Sponsor $25,000 - Platinum Paver Sponsor

5 I/my organization would like to sponsor the Habitat for Humanity Maui s Eleventh Annual Build-a-Thon at the following level: $50,000 - Diamond Foundation Sponsor $25,000 - Platinum Paver Sponsor $10,000 - Golden Hammer Sponsor $5,000 - Silver Saw Sponsor $2,500 Bronze Nail Sponsor Organization: Address: Contact Name: Phone # Mahalo! Please return to: Habitat for Humanity Maui 1162 Lower Main Street Tel: Fax: info@habitat-maui.org

Alternative Spring Break 2018 Habitat for Humanity Hattiesburg, MS

Alternative Spring Break 2018 Habitat for Humanity Hattiesburg, MS What is an Alternative Break? In the 1980s, Students created Alternative Breaks as a safe, positive alternative to traditional spring